I consider myself a patriot even though for two decades I have despaired that our nation has lost sight of many of the ideas and ideals that made us great. Still, I love my country because, among other things, it is "home," and because although it has a very short history, it can legitimately boast of so many accomplishments over a very brief two centuries.

That is why I was especially struck by the opening scene from HBO's new series called The Newsroom which premiered last night. Watch and comment. . .

I love living in United States and cherish the freedom that we have in this country. My heart also belongs to Israel because it is a haven for not only Jews, but for other people that have been unable to live in peace in their native countries. My heart also goes to Canada; it was there that my parents' lived during World War ll; while my father was stationed on the Alcan Highway at Ft. Nelson, British Columbia, my mother lived in Edmonton, Alberta. When I hear Oh Canada it reminds me of my parents' experiences in a warm and welcoming country.

I dont think any political party is out for the good of the people...they all have their agenda's

Its not the country I dislike its the people running it...I also dont agree that we should roam the earth and invade when we feel like it....like so many past presidents and congress have done.

As a Vietnam Veteran, I have seen first-hand the horrors of war. It's too easy for our leaders who don't have to go themselves to send our military on no-win missions.The rich people who run the country love to send the poor off to be killed in wars all over the world.

As a Vietnam Veteran, I have seen first-hand the horrors of war. It's too easy for our leaders who don't have to go themselves to send our military on no-win missions.The rich people who run the country love to send the poor off to be killed in wars all over the world.

TM

I read once that only 3 members of congress have children in Afghanistan .

Perhaps it was too much to hope for, but I did harbor the notion that my OP would start a lively discussion about the clip itself. Instead, what we have mostly are valentines to various nations. Kind of a Miss Universe contest with countries instead of women.

The only person whose post clearly indicates he's watched the clip is Todd. Others may have, but their posts don't reflect it, either explicitly or implicitly. What we're talking about here is the (possible) distinction between the country you love the most and "the greatest country in the world." There is a suggestion that these don't have to match. Or do they? There's also a case being made that the US doesn't qualify as the greatest any more.

Anybody want to talk about the premise of the guy's soliloquy before this thread goes completely off the rails like so many others?

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I did watch the video several times. The first time I was turned off by the language, and then by his behavior in front of kids, but the last time I listened to what he said, and agreed with most of it.

As a Vietnam Veteran, I have seen first-hand the horrors of war. It's too easy for our leaders who don't have to go themselves to send our military on no-win missions.The rich people who run the country love to send the poor off to be killed in wars all over the world.

TM

I agree 100%..I too am a Vet of foreign war and its very easy for the fat cats to push a button to send off the military. It also justifies their jobs. They would sell their mother to keep their jobs, agenda's and money.

Just one reason why this country is not the greatest....and "Can't find a job is no excuse...the abuse has been going on for decades...mothers and fathers teach their children and they in turn teach their children on how to abuse the system. Anytime their is free money people will dream up ways to steal it, The Government does not have the guts to curb this train wreck.